Liban

The Lebanese Air Force was established in 1949. Soon after its establishment a number of planes were donated by the British, French, and Italian governments. A few years later, in 1953, jet fighters were introduced when a number of de Havilland Vampire jet.

By the early 60s, the Lebanese Air Force's inventory already had a large number of propeller driven early trainers and with the introduction of the faster Vampire and Hunter jets, the need for an advanced trainer became one of the priorities. The Fouga Magister CM-170 was chosen and the first 5 were delivered in 1966. Further 5 Fougas were bought from the German Air Force (Luftwaffe) in 1972. The Fouga Magisters were the only advanced trainers even operated by the Lebanese Air Force and few were believed to be in service till the early 90s.